Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani, born in Westbury, New York, was a renowned American guitarist and music teacher, celebrated for his instrumental rock compositions and innovative guitar techniques. Satriani embarked on his musical journey at an early age, inspired by the death of Jimi Hendrix to start playing guitar. He quickly developed into a prolific musician, teaching guitar to future rock luminaries such as Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and Alex Skolnick. Satriani's solo career took off with the release of his second album, "Surfing with the Alien" (1987), which became one of the first instrumental rock albums to break into the mainstream. Over the years, Satriani released multiple critically acclaimed albums, earning him numerous Grammy nominations and solidifying his status as one of the preeminent guitarists in rock music. Beyond his solo career, Satriani also founded the supergroup Chickenfoot with members of Van Halen and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Together, they released two studio albums, "Chickenfoot" (2009) and "Chickenfoot III" (2011). Satriani also created G3: a periodic concert tour featuring Satriani and two guest guitarists. Since its inaugural tour, G3 has featured some of the best guitarists in the world including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Eric Johnson.